Things going on at The Skagway 

Public Library

Wifi is available outside the library 10am-10pm..  

Windy Valley Babies (Story Time) happens every Wednesday at 10:30 am inside the Library. Story Time is specially designed for ages 0-3. Bring your 0-3 year old to sing and read stories with Ms. Anna! 

Music Saturdays. Come play around on our

mandolin, ukulele, guitar, banjo or piano!

(And you won’t even get shushed!)

Late Night Library takes place on select Friday nights at 6:00pm in the library. These evenings include crafts, game nights, special guests, and activities for young patrons in 5th grade and up!

Passports: If you need to apply for a U.S. passport, Crystal Harris, our Library Assistant, is currently Skagway’s only passport acceptance agent. Applications are accepted by appointment only and Crystal takes passport appointments Tuesday through Friday. Please call for an appointment or more information at 907-983-2665 or email library@skagway.org.

Skagway Visitors Department posted the 2024 Cruise Ship Arrival schedule. Here.  https://www.skagway.org/svd/page/skagway-cruise-ship-arrivals-schedules

Learn gardening basics in statewide webinar series with UAF.

Grow your gardening knowledge. University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Casey Matney will teach a series of 11 gardening webinars to help you get your garden ready for the upcoming growing season. 

The free classes will be held online via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, from March 19 to May 28.Contact Matney at camatney@alaska.edu or 907-262-3443.

  May 28 — Composting: No Time to Waste  To register for classes:   https://www.uaf.edu/ces/garden/webinars/index.php

Poker Creek Port of Entry Now Open

Located on the Top of the World Highway and connecting the communities of Chicken, Alaska and Dawson, Yukon on the Canada–United States border, this crossing is the northernmost international border crossing in North America.

 On May 21 U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that the Poker Creek Port of Entry is now open for the summer 2024 season. The Port of Entry was originally scheduled to open on May 17, 2024, however due to weather conditions the opening was delayed for a few days. 

The port is still scheduled to close on September 15, 2024.  

Hours of operation: The port will be open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alaska Standard Time (9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Yukon Standard Time).  Take note that Alaska is one hour behind Yukon, Canada time. 

Canadian Border Patrol (CBP) encourages travelers requiring an I-94 (non-US or Canadian citizens) to use the CBP One mobile app or visit the CBP I-94 website –  https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home – to apply. Travelers will receive a provisional I-94 after submitting their application and payment online.  If not applied for in advance, travelers must have exact change ($6 USD) available upon arrival at the Poker Creek Port of Entry. 

Additionally, Visa Waiver Program travelers intending to enter to the U.S. by land must receive a travel authorization prior to application for admission to the U.S. The ESTA authorization is generally valid for multiple trips over a period of two years, beginning the date of approval or until expiration of the traveler’s passport, whichever comes first. This means that as long as you received an ESTA authorization to travel, you do not need to reapply during the validity period.  Official ESTA Application Website, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (dhs.gov). 

Travelers are reminded to avoid bringing Canadian-sourced firewood into the U.S.

Information about entering Canada can be found by visiting:  www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Newsweek’s Series “Unconventional” Launches Second Season

Former spy, author, and veteran Naveed Jamali returns to video series, highlighting the adventures of service women and men

 Newsweek announced  the return of its hit series to YouTube, Unconventional for a second season. Unconventional brings new episodes to shine a light on those committed to adventure and service to their country.

Season 2 marks the return of host Naveed Jamali – author, Navy veteran, former double agent, and current Newsweek Editor-at-Large granting viewers a look at never-before-seen locations.

The season premiere starts in Alaska, with Jamali flying in the mountains of Anchorage. The episode highlights the bravery and desire for adventure of the women and men of the Alaska National Guard, with the breathtaking majesty and beauty of the state on full display. Jamali’s military and intelligence background, which gave him exclusive access to film and fly in the ultra-secret B-2 Stealth Bomber, continues for the 2024 season including never-seen-before access to a Minuteman III Nuclear Missile and support facility.

Sen. Jesse Kiehl & Rep. Andi Story

Skagway Town Hall

Friday May 31

7-9pm Skagway Traditional Council Hall

Skagway Office Hours

Friday May 31

2-4pm Skagway Library

 Questions? 

Reach Jesse at (907) 465-4947 and

Andi at (907) 465-3744